Episode #020 - Training Program Review: Starting Strength

In this episode we discuss Mark Rippetoe's foundational book and program, Starting Strength.  This is a bedrock training program with a host of potential benefits, particularly for those who may just be getting an introduction to barbell training. We discuss the key elements of the book as well as our own thoughts on this fantastic training program. Remember, if you have any questions or comments, or topic ideas you'd like to hear discussed in future episodes, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] Show Notes: (02:20) - What we're learning about (12:15) - Intro to Starting Strength (19:43) - The importance of strength (21:54) - Are barbells > everything? (35:07) - The Squat (50:50) - The Deadlift (54:53) - The Bench Press (01:01:44) - Overhead Press (01:05:18) - The Power Clean (01:06:43) - Programming (01:25:34) - Closing Thoughts We hope you enjoy the discussion and find some items here that will benefit your own training! Extreme Energy by MusicToday80: https://soundcloud.com/musictoday80/r... Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg